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T940 - Fire Alarm Maintenance 2022

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

06 Oct 2022 at 09:04

Award Notice
Tender

19 May 2022 at 07:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive maintenance of all fire alarm systems and equipment across its campuses in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester/Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 calendar years, with the possibility of extension for up to 4 additional years. The total contract value is £316,480.08 GBP. The procurement stage was completed with the award announced on 6th October 2022. The tender period ended on 27th June 2022, with the contract start date set for 1st August 2022.

This contracting opportunity with the University of Essex presents a significant business prospect for service providers specialising in fire-alarm systems and installation works. The contract is geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offers the potential for long-term engagement given the extension possibilities. Businesses with expertise in fire alarm maintenance, testing, and emergency call-outs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the specific requirements, such as being a "Drax Technologies" accredited partner, is essential for successful bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T940 - Fire Alarm Maintenance 2022

Notice Description

This contract is for the Planned Maintenance, Servicing and Reactive Maintenance for All Fire Alarm Systems and Equipment at The University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester/Southend - on - Sea and - Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks or emergency call outs as required. The Contract shall operate for a period of 3 calendar years, plus up to further 2 years and possibility of extending up to another 2 years from the commencement date determined by The University of Essex. (Please note a requirement of this contract is for the bidders to be a "Drax Technologies" accredited partner)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4b2a1-3f8d-4c2b-b320-81c059fdf25a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 872779

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAX SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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